The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 23. September 2013, 21:02 GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be a miserable disorder causing its victims an array of symptoms ranging from the mildly uncomfortable to absolute torture. Also known as acid reflux and heartburn, GERD can make those who have it fear going to bed at night […]
Tuesday, 24 September 2013 14:57 By August West Holistic Primary Care Full Story: http://www.holisticprimarycare.net/news/1528-are-fodmaps-the-new-gluten.html After decades on the periphery of medical consciousness, gluten sensitivity is front and center for practitioners and patients alike, these days. Now, as clinicians scramble to get a handle on the gluten problem, researchers are turning attention to another potential culprit […]
Dr. Perlmutter, a leader in the emerging field of functional neurology, contends that our grain-heavy diets are a major etiologic factor in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia—diseases that mainstream medicine view as an inevitable consequence of genetics and age.
An underappreciated highway danger which has been shown to cause sudden cardiac arrest or clotting off of a coronary artery…
Milk might NOT be good for you: Harvard scientist claims sweeteners added to cartons cancel out health benefits Low-fat chocolate milk does more harm than good Eating other calcium-rich foods is a more healthy substitute Some people may be able to eliminate milk from their diet By RYAN GORMAN PUBLISHED: 21:36 EST, 1 July 2013 […]
Skin of Color: Perioral Dermatitis and Diet News September 17, 2013 IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Sep 17, L Talakoub Perioral dermatitis is a common and frustrating skin condition that is often treatment resistant and recurs when treatment stops. Perioral dermatitis is classified in the rosacea family of skin diseases, and it is often associated with […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Full Story: http://www.yourmedicaldetective.com/public/1142.cfm The medical literature clearly shows that statin medications like Lipitor,Crestor, Zocor shut down the production of one of the most important nutrients in the body. And I am referring to Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). What many people are unaware of is the fact that when CoQ10 is […]
May A. Beydoun Abstract Evidence that depressive symptoms are inversely related to n–3 (ω3) fatty acids is growing among United States adults. We assessed whether self-reported depressive symptoms were inversely associated with n–3 fatty acid intakes by using a cross-sectional study in 1746 adults (aged 30–65 y) in Baltimore City, MD (2004–2009). The 20-item Center […]
Artur Mierzecki, Karolina Kłoda, Hanna Bukowska, Kornel Chełstowski, Magdalena Makarewicz-Wujec, Małgorzata Kozłowska-Wojciechowska Med Sci Monit 2013; 19:733-739 Background Folic acid (FA) is one of the B complex vitamins. It is thought that FA deficiency promotes atherosclerosis formation in arterial endothelium. FA, acting through reducing homocysteine (Hcy) levels, may contribute to decreased cholesterol (Ch) synthesis. The […]
Montero-Arias F, Sedo-Mejia G, et al, Allergy Asthma Immunol Res, 2013 Sept; 5(5): 283-8. Purpose Non-classical actions of vitamin D as a cytokine are related to the immunopathology of asthma. Few studies have examined vitamin D levels and asthma severity in adults. The aim of this research was to assess the relationship between vitamin D […]
By Bruno Waterfield11:13AM BST 17 Sep 2013 Full Story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/10314705/Sugar-is-addictive-and-the-most-dangerous-drug-of-the-times.html Soft drinks should carry tobacco-style warnings that sugar is highly addictive and dangerous, a senior Dutch health official has warned. Paul van der Velpen, the head of Amsterdam’s health service, the Dutch capital city where the sale of cannabis is legalised, wants to see sugar […]
Published: Sep 14, 2013 | Updated: Sep 16, 2013 By Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/MetabolicSyndrome/41553 Action Points The production of fructose from glucose in the liver contributes to the development of metabolic syndrome in mice. Note that the animal findings might provide context for studies suggesting that sugary drinks are […]
Consumption of sucrose sweetened beverages significantly increased the risk of gout, a study found.
Children with low levels of vitamin D and recurrent ear infections had a reduced risk for acute otitis media with vitamin D supplementation.
So the point is quite clear… never never never buy into “everything is just fine” if your doctor has ordered the worthless serum magnesium.
Are You At Risk of Getting Colon Cancer? Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Cancer of the colon is fast becoming a leader in deadly diseases. The American Cancer Society’s estimates the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2013 will likely be 102,480. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer […]
Coffee consumption and cardiovascular health: getting to the heart of the matter AuthorsRebello SA, et al. Show all Journal Curr Cardiol Rep. 2013 Oct;15(10):403. doi: 10.1007/s11886-013-0403-1. Affiliation Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Block MD3 #05-11, 16 Medical Dr, Singapore, 117597, Singapore, ephsar@nus.edu.sg. Abstract As […]
In a new meta-analysis of 10 studies in patients with type 2 diabetes, taking cinnamon supplements improved fasting blood glucose and cholesterol levels, but not glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels
In Some Patients Metformin Impairs Thinking-Vitamin B12 may Help Published: Sep 9, 2013 | Updated: Sep 9, 2013 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today The widely acclaimed diabetes drug metformin was linked with impaired brain function in patients who took the drug, although supplementation with vitamin B12 may alleviate metformin-induced deficiencies, according to new […]